The Deen Brothers' Perfect Turkey Sandwich

Name: The Deen Brothers' Perfect Turkey Sandwich
Ingredients: 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 6 basil leaves, chopped finely; zest and juice of 1 lemon; salt and pepper, to taste; 8 slices multi-grain bread; 2 tablespoon olive oil; leftover turkey, as desired; 8 thin slices gruyère cheese

Jamie and Bobby Deen|Nov. 22, 2011 3:50 pm EST

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Lemon-basil mayonnaise and leftover turkey make this the perfect pressed sandwich! Try this recipe with chicken breast as well.

Servings

4

Ingredients

1/3 cup mayonnaise
6 basil leaves, chopped finely
zest and juice of 1 lemon
salt and pepper, to taste
8 slices multi-grain bread
2 tablespoon olive oil
leftover turkey, as desired
8 thin slices gruyère cheese

Directions

In a small mixing bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, basil, zest, and juice. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Brush 1 side of each slice of bread with olive oil. Spread the basil mayonnaise on the opposite side of each slice. Top 4 of the slices of bread (olive oil side down) with turkey. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste. Add 2 slices of cheese over the turkey and top with the remaining 4 pieces of bread (olive oil side up). Heat a sandwich press and cook the sandwiches until golden and the cheese has melted.